Presenting objective visual performance feedback over multiple sets of resistance exercise improves motivation, competitiveness, and performance

Abstract

Providing objective visual feedback on performance during resistance exercise has been shown to acutely improve performance as well as enhance self-reported levels of motivation and competitiveness. The majority of research has only tested this over single sets of exercise with male-only cohorts which, however, potentially limits the real-world applicability. The current study used an all-female cohort of eleven netball players and tested the effects of presenting objective visual feedback to participants during three consecutive sets of jump squat exercises. Compared to when no feedback was provided, participants performed significantly better when given feedback (achieving greater peak concentric movement velocities; ms-1) and reported significantly greater state motivation and task competitiveness. The findings suggest that the beneficial effects of feedback persist longer than a single set of resistance exercise and also occur in female athletes.